Truth in all forms
Exodus 18:1 "...Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law..." Ran into this in chapters 2 and 3. The question was the actual familial relationship between Moses and Jethro. The words used could mean father-in-law or brother-in-law. And the ancient cultures sometimes referred to grandchildren as children, so the actual generations are sometimes blurred. Here we …
Exodus 17:1 "...set out on their journey from the Wilderness of Sin..." On their way to Mount Sinai. Moving only when God leads them with the cloud or pillar of fire. 2 "...the people contended with Moses...Give us water, that we may drink...Why do you tempt the Lord?" Same as the last stop. No drinkable …
Exodus 16:16 "...one omer for each person..." Used this as a standard for each person. This way they could divide out the amount gathered. If someone gathered more, they could share. If someone couldn't gather enough, another could share with them. That way all would have enough. Kinda like have a penny, leave a penny, …
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Exodus 16:1 "...on the fifteenth day of the second month..." They left immediately after Passover which was on the 14th day of the first month, so they've been out a month so far. They haven't traveled enough distance for that time, so obviously they've been resting some and taking their time. Moving that much livestock …
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Exodus 15:1 "...The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea!" Some have a problem with prayers and songs such as this. They don't understand celebrating triumphs over enemies. I even have a book of Bible prayers which specifically left out some prayers of David when He asked God to destroy his enemies. …
Exodus 14:19 "...Angel of God..." This alludes to the pre-incarnate Christ as the one who was going before them as the cloud and pillar of fire. Jesus Himself was leading them. 19 "...the pillar of cloud went from before them and stood behind them" Instead of leading, it is now behind them, shielding them from …
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Exodus 14:2 "...that they turn and camp..." Commentaries suggest the people had been going southeast which would have taken them out of Egyptian territory. But God redirects them toward the Red Sea. He's obviously using the situation to trap the Egyptians and show Himself mighty to the Israelites. 4 "...he will pursue them; and I …
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